North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Carolina State vs Virginia Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Blacksburg.

North Carolina State vs Virginia Tech Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wolfpack versus the Hokies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, North Carolina State is favored bt -2.5 vs. Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is 132.5 points.

North Carolina State vs. Virginia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Carolina State Wolfpack at Virginia Tech Hokies
Where: Blacksburg at Cassell Coliseum
Date: Wednesday, January 15th
Betting Odds NCST -2.5, NCST -155 | VTECH +125 O/U 132.5

Wolfpack Preview: Will the Wolfpack Win on the Road?

North Carolina State fell to 9-7 on the season after a tight 63-61 loss to the Tar Heels on Saturday. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, the Wolfpack managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the O/U line of 150.5.

NC State struggled early, trailing 26-20 at halftime, but came alive in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 37. However, their comeback effort fell just short.

Wolfpack Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, NC State's offense struggled, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12.

Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. The Wolfpack grabbed 16 offensive boards but only recorded 7 assists as a team.

Wolfpack Team Defense

North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 36% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, NC State limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 83%. NC State gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies Preview: Are Virginia Tech Ready for a Home Win?

Virginia Tech improved to 7-9 on the season with a 71-68 road win over California on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Virginia Tech dominated the first half, leading 42-23, but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 29. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range, hitting 4 of 8 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they connected on 58.5% of their two-point shots.

Andrej Stojakovic led the Hokies with 24 points, despite shooting just 40% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the floor.

Hokies Team Defense

Despite giving up 68 points, Virginia Tech's defense held firm, limiting their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field, with only 22 made baskets on 68 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Hokies allowed 15 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 36% conversion rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 25%, hitting 7 of 27 attempts.

Wolfpack vs Hokies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Wolfpack have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Virginia Tech has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Wolfpack struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.